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While it goes without saying that telling an outright lie is forbidden, even passive lying – omitting the entire truth or otherwise misleading someone – is forbidden. This is known as geneivat da’at, which means “stealing another person’s thoughts.” The principles of geneivat da’at teach that one must be honest and always speak in a manner that reflects one’s true thoughts and intentions. This applies to all human beings, whether Jewish or Gentile.<ref>Rambam, Hilchot Deot 2:6; Rambam, Hilchot Mechira 18:1; Sefer Chassidim 51.</ref> Our sages teach that geneivat da’at is the worst form of theft that exists<ref>Tosefta, Bava Kamma 7:3; Sha’arei Teshuva 3:184.</ref> and is far worse than stealing property.<ref>Bava Metzia 58b.</ref> We are taught the God hates those who deceive others.<ref>Pesachim 113b.</ref> | While it goes without saying that telling an outright lie is forbidden, even passive lying – omitting the entire truth or otherwise misleading someone – is forbidden. This is known as geneivat da’at, which means “stealing another person’s thoughts.” The principles of geneivat da’at teach that one must be honest and always speak in a manner that reflects one’s true thoughts and intentions. This applies to all human beings, whether Jewish or Gentile.<ref>Rambam, Hilchot Deot 2:6; Rambam, Hilchot Mechira 18:1; Sefer Chassidim 51.</ref> Our sages teach that geneivat da’at is the worst form of theft that exists<ref>Tosefta, Bava Kamma 7:3; Sha’arei Teshuva 3:184.</ref> and is far worse than stealing property.<ref>Bava Metzia 58b.</ref> We are taught the God hates those who deceive others.<ref>Pesachim 113b.</ref> | ||
However, one who always speaks the truth will merit having all his wishes fulfilled.<ref>Elya Rabba 155:2.</ref> | |||
==Genivat Daat== | ==Genivat Daat== | ||
